MLG
Malang-Java Island
Indonesia
16,009 km
9,947 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
16,009 km
9,947 mi / 8,644 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Jakarta
Heading
244°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

MLG REC
Airport Name Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code MLG REC
ICAO Code WARA SBRF
City Malang-Java Island Recife
Country Indonesia Brazil
Timezone Asia/Jakarta America/Recife
Elevation 1,726 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -7.930000, 112.720000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Malang-Java Island (MLG) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport (MLG) in Malang-Java Island, Indonesia to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 16,009 kilometers (9,947 miles / 8,644 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west southwest at a heading of 244°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Indonesia with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:05 in Malang-Java Island, it's 18:05 in Recife. With a 10-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,693 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Malang-Java Island (MLG) follows a heading of 116° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport (MLG) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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